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Team Goemkarponn Panaji: Veteran social activist and commentator Savio Rodrigues has issued a stern warning about the challenges confronting Goa today, stressing that the state’s identity and cultural heritage are under threat. Speaking on the ongoing socio-political and environmental changes in the state, Rodrigues highlighted that rampant illegalities, unchecked ecological destruction, and the degeneration of Goa’s cultural ethos are endangering the very soul of the state. He cautioned that if Goans do not become vigilant and actively safeguard their heritage, “Goa will exist, but it would have lost its soul to the devil of political greed.” Rodrigues urged citizens to…

Team Goemkarponn Panaji: In view of the peak tourist season and the anticipated surge in vehicular movement during New Year celebrations, the Goa Traffic Police have announced a comprehensive traffic circulation plan across major tourist hubs including Calangute-Baga, Vasco, Colva, and Canacona. The measures aim to decongest internal roads, ensure smooth traffic flow, and minimise inconvenience to local residents and visitors during New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day. With a significant rise in tourist vehicles entering Calangute, several restrictions have been imposed within the Calangute Village Panchayat jurisdiction. The road stretch from Bharat Junction to Tito’s Circle (Mambos Club)…

Team Goemkarponn Panaji: Thirty promising students from Goa have been selected as Goa Scholars under the Manohar Parrikar Goa Scholar Scheme 2018 for the academic year 2024–25. The flagship State government scheme, conceptualised by late Manohar G. Parrikar, former Chief Minister of Goa, is being implemented through the Directorate of Higher Education to support meritorious students pursuing post-graduate and doctoral studies in India and abroad. A total of 185 students applied for the scheme this year. Eligible candidates were shortlisted by a Scrutiny Committee and subsequently interviewed by a high-level Selection Committee comprising reputed senior academicians, industry experts and administrators.…

Team Goemkarponn Panaji: Drishti Marine lifesavers rescued 24 people from drowning and administered first aid in five jellyfish sting cases across Goa’s beaches during the Christmas weekend, a period that traditionally witnesses a sharp rise in tourist footfall and water-related incidents. According to an incident report issued on December 29, lifesavers carried out a total of eight single rescues, three double rescues and two multiple rescues over the weekend, in addition to tracing missing children and assisting injured beachgoers. At Mandrem beach, a 33-year-old tourist from Hyderabad was rescued after facing difficulty while swimming, while at Ashwem beach, two tourists…

Team Goemkarponn Colvale: Colvale police arrested a man for indulging in illegal gambling by running a game of chance, commonly known as a number game, at a public place in Bardez. The offence was registered on December 29, 2025, at 1.45 pm on the basis of a state complaint filed by Head Constable Anil Shetye (No. 5651), attached to Colvale Police Station. According to police, the incident occurred at around 12.40 pm near the post office at Colvale, Bardez, when the accused, Vaman Naik (57), son of Sakharam Naik and a resident of Khalcha Wada, Virnoda, Pernem, was caught red-handed…

Team Goemkarponn Margao: An unknown accused has been booked for burglary after cash and a laptop were stolen from the corporate office of Golden Sands Construction LLP in Margao. According to a complaint lodged by Ranjit Cotta Carvalho of Golden Sands Construction LLP, operating from the 5th floor of Mabai Business Centre, the incident occurred on December 29, 2025, at around 12.53 pm. Police said the accused gained entry into the corporate office by breaking a window and decamped with cash amounting to ₹15,400 and a laptop valued at ₹64,500, taking away property worth a total of ₹79,900. Margao Town…

Team Goemkarponn Colva: An unknown accused has been booked for theft after electronic gadgets and other valuables worth approximately ₹1.84 lakh were stolen from a house near Zalor Beach, Carmona. According to a complaint lodged by Anuj Saxena, a resident of Pune, Maharashtra, the incident occurred between 7.00 am and 7.35 am when the accused gained entry into the complainant’s house through the main door. Police said the stolen items include a Dell laptop valued at around ₹1 lakh, a Samsung Galaxy tablet worth approximately ₹65,000, a Samsung Galaxy mobile phone valued at ₹19,900, along with other miscellaneous articles. Following…